Resolved, That the commissioners who superintend the building of the ships at Poughkeepsie would be justified in suspending that work and suffering the carpenters and others employed thereon to labor under the direction of the secret committee of this Convention, on such vessels or works as they may think proper to build and erect for the defence of Hudson's river.

Resolved, That the commissioners would be justified in suffering the materials intended for the purpose of building the Continental ships to be employed by the secret committee, in such a manner as to them shall seem best calculated for exercising the trust imposed in them.

Resolved, That this Convention will immediately apply to the Honourable the Congress for their approbation of this measure.

Resolved, That the commissioners of the Continental ships, and Captains [Augustine] Lawrence and [Samuel] Tudor, be immediately furnished with a copy of these resolutions.

Resolved, That the secret committee have power to impress boats, vessels, teams, wagons, horses and drivers, when they shall find it necessary for the public service, as well as to call out the militia, if occasion should require.

Resolved, That the Treasurer of this State be ordered to furnish the gentlemen of the secret committee with the sum of $5,000, in advance, in order to enable them to expedite the important business with which they are entrusted.